Gateway E-6300 User Manual

User GuideGateway E-6300

4www.gateway.comOnline helpMany programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the

94www.gateway.comAdding an access pointIf an access point does not appear in the Available networks list, and you know the access point is turned on,

95www.gateway.com3 Click Add. The network properties dialog box opens.4 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box.5 Click the arrow

96www.gateway.comSetting up a wired Ethernet networkWe recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4” in diameter with

97www.gateway.comIn addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.To set up a network u

98www.gateway.com5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack

99www.gateway.comTesting your networkNow that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site.If y

100www.gateway.comSharing your resourcesSharing an Internet connectionInternet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the sa

101www.gateway.com3 Click the Connections tab.4 Click Setup. The New Connection Wizard opens.5 Click Next. The Network Connection Type screen opens.

102www.gateway.com6 Click Connect to the Internet, then click Next. The Getting Ready screen opens.7 Click Set up my connection manually, then click N

103www.gateway.comAccessing the InternetTo access the Internet from your computer:1 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on.2 Open Inte

5www.gateway.comIdentifying your computerYou can find your computer’s serial number on a label on the side of the computer case.

104www.gateway.com3 Click the Sharing tab.4 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote a

105www.gateway.com3 Click OK.Sharing printersTo share printers:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Contro

106www.gateway.com5 Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view. All shared drives and folders are listed.Ma

107www.gateway.comCopying files across the networkTo copy files across the network:1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens

108www.gateway.comPrinting files across the networkTo print files across the network:1 Open the file you want to print.2 Click File, then click Print.

109www.gateway.comTroubleshooting Your Ethernet networkWired Ethernet networkYou cannot see the other computers on your network Make sure that your E

110www.gateway.comWireless Ethernet networkYou turned the wireless on, but it takes a while to connect. When the wireless emitter is turned on, it au

111www.gateway.com3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens. The meter sho

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Appendix A113Safety, Regulatory, and LegalInformation Safety information Regulatory statements Notices

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114www.gateway.comImportant safety informationYour Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information techno

115www.gateway.comRegulatory compliance statementsUnited States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15

116www.gateway.comCalifornia Proposition 65 WarningWarning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause

117www.gateway.comTelecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)Your modem

118www.gateway.comRepairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs

119www.gateway.comNoticesCopyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USAAll Rights ReservedThis publication is

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121www.gateway.comIndexAAC power connector 11access pointadding 94configuring 89, 92connecting to 91mounting 89accessingInternet 103shared drives 105s

122www.gateway.comkeyboard 44mouse 44screen 44closingcomputer case 51front bezel 52unresponsive program 23computersnaming 85configuringaccess point 89

123www.gateway.comDVD 9, 36identifying drive types 36mapping network 106recordable CD 9, 36recordable DVD 9, 36sharing 76, 103troubleshooting 59, 61,

Chapter 27Checking Out YourGateway Computer Identifying features Locating your computer model and serial number Locating the Microsoft Certificate

124www.gateway.comCaps Lock 24, 25CD drive 37diskette drive 32DVD drive 37Num Lock 24, 25numeric keypad 24, 25Pad Lock 24, 25power 9Scroll Lock 24, 25

125www.gateway.commodemcable 30, 79, 83, 89, 96connecting 29DSL 30, 79, 83, 89, 96jack 13, 29protecting from power surge 20troubleshooting 66monitorcl

126www.gateway.combutton 9connector 11Hibernate mode 9indicator 9source problems 20Standby/Resume 9troubleshooting 71turning off computer 22turning on

127www.gateway.comstarting computer 9, 21static electricity 47stop button 26streaming audio and video 76subnet maskentering 86surge protector 20S-Vide

128www.gateway.comNew Connection Wizard 100Product Key Code 14Windows key 24, 25Windows Media Player 38Windows Update 40wired Ethernetequipment needed

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8www.gateway.comFrontYour computer includes the following components.Zip drive or memory card reader (optional)DVD/CD driveHeadphone jackPower button/

9www.gateway.comComponent Icon DescriptionDVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large

10www.gateway.comBackYour computer includes the following components:Parallel portSerial portPS/2 keyboard portPS/2 mouse portVoltage switchPower conn

11www.gateway.comComponent Icon DescriptionCover release lever Lift this lever to open the computer cover.Voltage switch Before turning on your comput

12www.gateway.comAudio input (Line in) jack (blue)-OR-Side speaker jackIf the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is user configurab

13www.gateway.comLocating your serial numberThe label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer serial numb

14www.gateway.comMicrosoft Certificate of AuthenticityThe Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer inclu

15www.gateway.comAccessoriesTo order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com.MemoryLarge programs, such as multimedia games

16www.gateway.comUninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from data loss during a total pow

Chapter 317Getting Started Using your computer safely Protecting your computer from power source problems Turning your computer on and off Adjusti

18www.gateway.comWorking safelyBefore using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoi

19www.gateway.comSetting up your computer desk and chairWhen you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropria

20www.gateway.comAvoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. Take breaks to change you

21www.gateway.comTo set the voltage selection switch: Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct vo

22www.gateway.comWaking up your computerWhen you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it may enter a

23www.gateway.comRestarting (rebooting) your computerIf your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close programs that

iwww.gateway.comContents1Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24www.gateway.comUsing the keyboardStandard keyboardThis keyboard is the basic model of keyboard available with your computer.Press these keys... To..

25www.gateway.comMultifunction keyboardThis keyboard is the full-featured model available with your computer.Press these keys...To...Function keys Sta

26www.gateway.comSpecial-function buttonsSpecial-function buttonsIcons Press to...Previous Return to the previous CD track or DVD chapter.Play/Pause S

27www.gateway.comAdjusting the volumeYou can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your com

28www.gateway.comConfiguring the audio jacksIf the back of your computer has five audio jacks, they are universal jacks. This means that they can be u

29www.gateway.comConnecting the modemYour computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.To connect the mo

30www.gateway.comInstalling a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceYour computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known

Chapter 431Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive Using the Zip drive Using the memory card reader Using CD or DVD drives

32www.gateway.comUsing the diskette drive The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful fo

33www.gateway.comUsing the Zip driveIomega Zip drives, like diskette drives, use disks to store data. Zip disks can store 100 MB, 250 MB, or 750 MB of

iiwww.gateway.comUsing the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Memory c

34www.gateway.comUsing the memory card readerYou can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your computer.

35www.gateway.comTo remove a memory card: Wait for the media reader access indicator to stop blinking, then pull the card out of the slot.Caution Do

36www.gateway.comUsing the CD or DVD driveYou can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.Identifying drive typesYour Gateway

37www.gateway.comInserting a CD or DVDTo insert a CD or DVD:1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive.2 Place the disc in the tray with the labe

38www.gateway.com Edit music track information Use your music files to build a music library Listen to Internet RadioPlaying a DVDA Digital Versati

Chapter 539Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Updating Windows Protecting your computer from viruses Cleaning your computer Resto

40www.gateway.comCaring for your computerTo extend the life of your computer: When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the or

41www.gateway.comProtecting your computer from virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one compute

42www.gateway.com2 Click Scan for Viruses.3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan.To re

43www.gateway.comTo update Norton AntiVirus:1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then cli

iiiwww.gateway.comMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44www.gateway.comYour computer is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your computer turned of

45www.gateway.com To clean your trackball mouse:1 Turn the mouse upside down.2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise,

46www.gateway.comCleaning CDs or DVDsWipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.Restori

47www.gateway.comPreventing static electricity dischargeThe components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known

48www.gateway.comOpening the caseYour computer case provides easy access to internal components.Removing the side panelTo remove the side panel:1 Foll

49www.gateway.com6 Swing the side panel away from the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer.

50www.gateway.comRemoving the front bezelTo remove the front bezel: Position the computer where you can grasp the front bottom edge of the bezel, the

51www.gateway.comClosing the caseReplacing the side panelTo replace the side panel:1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the

52www.gateway.comReplacing the front bezelTo replace the front bezel:1 Align the latch pins with the computer latch holes.2 Press the bezel firmly int

53www.gateway.comInstalling memoryWhen you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer

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54www.gateway.com4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and r

55www.gateway.comReplacing the system batteryIf the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you

56www.gateway.com8 Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of the socket.9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facin

Chapter 657Troubleshooting Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems

58www.gateway.comSafety guidelinesWhile troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Never remove your computer case cover while yo

59www.gateway.comTroubleshootingAdd-in cardsThe computer does not recognize an add-in card Shut down and restart your computer. Make sure that you h

60www.gateway.comAudio CD does not produce sound Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. Some music CDs have copy protection sof

61www.gateway.comComputerThe computer will not start Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on.

62www.gateway.com Run Error checking on the diskette. For more information, see “Checking the hard drive for errors” in Using Your Computer which has

63www.gateway.comHard driveYou see an “Insufficient disk space” error message Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For in

Chapter 11Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using Your Computer guide Using Do More With Gateway Using online help

64www.gateway.comInternetYou cannot connect to the Internet If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the mode

65www.gateway.com Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support.K

66www.gateway.comMemory card readerDrive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window Reboot your computer.Modem (dial-u

67www.gateway.com Make sure that you are not using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work with your modem. Check for line noise (

68www.gateway.com If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone i

69www.gateway.com3 Click the modem you want to adjust, then click Properties.4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control.5 Click OK

70www.gateway.com You demagnetize the screen using the monitor’s degauss feature. For more information on degauss, see your monitor’s documentation.W

71www.gateway.comIf you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the optical sensor is cle

72www.gateway.comThe printer is on but will not print Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that it is connected to the co

73www.gateway.com Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. If you print large files or many files at one t

2www.gateway.comHelp and SupportYour computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and aut

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Chapter 775Networking Your Computer Introducing networking Creating an Ethernet network Testing your network Sharing your resources Troubleshooti

76www.gateway.comIntroduction to networkingA network is a collection of computers and other devices that communicate with each other.Using a networkA

77www.gateway.comPlaying multi-player gamesWith a home network, you can play multi-player games. Load a game like Microsoft Racing Madness 2 on your c

78www.gateway.comWireless Ethernet speed and frequencyWireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different frequencies. The fol

79www.gateway.comThe most common way to set up a wireless Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point route

80www.gateway.comEquipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet networkFor an access point wireless Ethernet network you need: Two or more

81www.gateway.comDetermining if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your computersTo determine if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your

82www.gateway.comWired Ethernet networkCreate a wired Ethernet network by using special wires to connect all the computers and devices on your network

83www.gateway.comExample router-based wired Ethernet networkThe following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a route

3www.gateway.comSearching for a topicTo search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top o

84www.gateway.comDetermining if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computersTo determine if wired Ethernet is already installed on your compu

85www.gateway.comMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection

86www.gateway.comConfiguring the TCP/IP protocolA networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available prot

87www.gateway.com3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens.- OR - If you do no

88www.gateway.com6 Click the General tab.7 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dial

89www.gateway.comSetting up a wireless Ethernet networkSee the instructions that came with your access point or wireless access point router for initi

90www.gateway.com8 In the browser’s Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ENTER.9 When prompted for a username and password, leave the user

91www.gateway.comConnecting to an access point networkAfter you have set up your wireless access point, you need to set up the network connection on y

92www.gateway.comConfiguring computer settings for an access pointIf you are unable to connect to an access point in the Choose a wireless network lis

93www.gateway.com3 Click to select the access point network in the Preferred networks box, then click Properties. The network properties dialog box op